NSW swelters through searing heat...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward December 21, 2019 NSW swelters through searing heat Temperatures are soaring across New South Wales with some areas reaching as high as 47 degrees. Governments need to 'forget about politics' and 'get serious' about energy security As Victoria suffers major power outages Sky News contributor Caleb Bond says governments need to "get serious" about the issue. UK MPs finally approve Brexit blueprint Four attempts and two general elections later, UK MPs have finally approved a Brexit blueprint. FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE: 'Today is not the day to start your holiday' Authorities in New South Wales have provided an update on the challenges facing the state amid catastrophic conditions. Two emergency warnings issued for Vic fires A fire burning in all directions across Victoria's East Gippsland region has escalated to emergency level. AFP freezes accounts of suspected foreign agent Australian Federal Police have frozen the bank accounts of a suspected agent as part of a broader crackdown on foreign interference. Last '24 hours' Kangaroo Island residents 'would care to forget' Kangaroo Island Mayor Michael Pengilly says it has been "24 hours one would care to forget" as an emergency level warning is in place for an out of control blaze burning on the island. 'Those that are well prepared have stayed behind': Hawkesbury mayor Hawkesbury Mayor Barry Calvert says "those that are well prepared have stayed behind" to defend their homes in the region. Emergency warning issued for Gospers Mountain An emergency warning has been issued for Gospers Mountain in New South Wales. Volunteer firefighters need compensation: Albanese Australia's "brave" volunteer firefighters should receive compensation for their efforts, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese says. US woman charged over fatal UK crash The United States has indicated it will reject attempts to extradite the wife of a US diplomat who left Britain after being involved in a fatal road accident. Federal government 'backing 5G' industry with $9M education campaign Sky News contributor Stephen Fenech says the government is "backing the 5G" industry, spending millions to educate Australians on its safety amid "a lot of misinformation". Adelaide International 'fantastic' for South Australia Sports Commentator Jaslyn Hewitt says the shifting of the Sydney International to Adelaide is "fantastic" for promoting tennis and applauded the SA government for "getting a major event" back into the city. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe